
- Citrus-driven energy with a diesel backbone for focused days.
Sour Mac
Sour Mac is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for citrus-diesel aromas and clear-headed effects.
- Sharp citrus top notes meet a diesel backbone.
- Reliable indoor performer for growers with intermediate experience.
- Produces clear-headed, focused effects suitable for daytime use.
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18-22% |
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<1% |
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SOUR DIESEL x MAC 1 |
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Sativa-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Medium, 80-140 cm |
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Medium to high |
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Sharp citrus, Petrol-like diesel, Subtle herbal earthiness |
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Feminised |
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cool northern summers |
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Uplifting and cerebral, Clear-headed focus, Gentle body relaxation |
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Indoor or outdoor |
About Sour Mac
Sour Mac is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred for bright, uplifting effects and a pronounced citrus-diesel terpene profile. It performs well indoors and can be grown outdoors with care in cooler climates.
Sour Mac is a sativa-dominant hybrid that leans energetic without overwhelming. It suits users who want mental clarity alongside mild physical ease.
THC levels typically sit between 18 and 22 percent, offering a noticeable but manageable potency. Occasional phenotypes push slightly higher, so start low and gauge tolerance.
CBD is low in this variety, usually under one percent. The plant is therefore chosen mainly for its THC-driven effects rather than cannabinoid therapy.
Sour Mac combines robust street genetics for aroma and potency. The cross brings together a fuel-forward parent and a resin-heavy MAC lineage for consistency.
Seeds are supplied feminised to ensure a high percentage of flowering females for growers. They respond well to common training techniques and predictable light cycles.
Sour Mac is best described as an intermediate grow that rewards attention to feeding and airflow. In cool northern summers extra care is needed to avoid slow ripening and mould issues.
Flowering usually completes in eight to ten weeks under proper light schedules. Allow an extra week in cooler conditions to reach peak resin and terpene development.
Yields are medium to high indoors with proper training and support from growers. Outdoors in a good summer the plant can produce a respectable crop but is less consistent in cool regions.
Plants develop a medium stature with long internodes and airy buds that benefit from support. They typically reach around 80 to 140 cm depending on training and container size.
Indoors Sour Mac does well in a controlled grow tent or room where climate and humidity are managed. Outdoors it can be grown in Gloucestershire but benefits from protective measures against autumn damp and wind.
Growing Sour Mac in Gloucestershire requires attention to the typical cool northern summers and the risk of late-season rain. Site selection, air circulation and timely harvest are key to avoid mould and ensure ripeness.
The high is predominantly uplifting with a clear-headed quality that suits daytime use. Expect a gradual shift to mild bodily ease rather than heavy sedation.
The nose mixes sharp citrus top notes with a diesel backbone and light herbal undertones. Smoke carries a clean, slightly acrid aftertaste that many users find distinctive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Use an extractor fan with variable speed, an intake for fresh air and an oscillating fan to reduce dead zones; aim for one full air exchange every one to three minutes during lights-on periods.
Use 18/6 for veg and 12/12 for flowering with LED or HPS fixtures; maintain consistent schedules to avoid stressing plants during the stretch.
Moderate nitrogen in veg, then switch to bloom formulations with increased phosphorus and potassium during flowering; watch for nutrient burn and adjust EC accordingly.
Control humidity, improve airflow around colas, remove dense leaf matter and consider lowering night temperatures to discourage mildew and bud rot.
Many growers flush with plain water for seven to fourteen days before harvest to reduce residual nutrients and sharpen smoke quality; adjust timing based on trichome development.
Yes, low-stress training and topping work well to create a flat canopy and increase light penetration to lower bud sites.
Keep an eye out for spider mites and aphids indoors, and for slugs and caterpillars outdoors; proactive inspection and soft controls usually prevent infestations.
Dry slowly for seven to ten days in a cool, dark, ventilated space, then cure in jars with burping for at least two to four weeks to develop flavour and smoothness.
A well-aerated loam or a light soilless mix with perlite provides good drainage and root oxygenation, supporting steady growth and reducing overwatering risks.
Design a room with controllable ventilation, humidity and temperature, install adjustable LED lighting and set up secure benches or tents; include space for drying and a simple nutrient storage area.
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